Associations

FFA is the governing body for football in Australia. Therefore, FFA is responsible for governance of the game in Australia, ensuring the world’s most popular sport is conducted to the highest of standards and continuing the growth and development of the game.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 208 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football.

Football West is affiliated to FFA and through FFA’s affiliation to FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations) is charged with all facets of football in Western Australia.

The current South West Soccer Association was formed in 1971 with the Country Womens Soccer Association branching out in 1977, both Associations proudly carry on the traditions of those sporting pioneers in the world game.